What are our areas of expertise?
Human Rights
Our outputs in the field of human rights have been mainly focused on improving the rights of arrival and integration of migrants in the EU. We are coordinating the project ITFLOWS and we have published several articles related to the laws of the sea applicable for rescuing migrants as well as the prevention of migrant trafficking and smuggling.
Data Protection
We are extremely interested in the latest developments that AI is bringing to our society. We have recent publications in the field of data protection, examining the impact of AI in predicting the arrival of migrants, the implications of online political microtargeting, and the consequences of interoperability of databases in the EU.
Security
We contribute significantly to security studies, examining diverse challenges within the EU and globally. The studies explore comprehensive security approaches, addressing border, cyber, and environmental topics. The researchers foster insights into international conflict, human security, and the role of global organizations.
International law
Global Intel group members engage in robust studies on International Law, contributing to the understanding of legal frameworks within the European Union (EU) and on a global scale. Research at this group cover diverse aspects, including EU law, international treaties, and human rights, reflecting a commitment to advancing legal knowledge and addressing contemporary challenges. Through its academic initiatives, the group plays a crucial role in shaping legal discourse and fostering a deeper comprehension of the complexities inherent in the international legal system.
Climate change & sustainability
We conduct forefront of research and studies in the realm of Climate Change and Sustainability, exploring the environmental challenges within the European Union (EU) and globally. By covering topics such as sustainable development, climate policy, and environmental law, the researchers are contributing to a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding ecological sustainability. Through its academic endeavors, the group plays a pivotal role in advancing knowledge which addresses the urgent issues posed by climate change on both regional and global scales.
Recent news and activities
- Dr Ballesta at a seminar on protection of LGTBIQ+ rightsDr. Lidia Ballesta will participate on June 14, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the II Seminar for Researchers in Training on the Fundamental Rights of the European Union, organized by ITEUFR Jean Monnet Chair and Department of Administrative Law, Faculty of Law… Read more: Dr Ballesta at a seminar on protection of LGTBIQ+ rights
- Dr Montse Pi at a conference on migration and human rights in Ceuta & MelillaThe Area of Public International Law and International Relations of the University of Cádiz has organized in Ceuta the Conference “Ceuta and Melilla, Democratic Cities of the EU in the Southern Mediterranean”, held within the framework of the Master in International Relations and Migrations /… Read more: Dr Montse Pi at a conference on migration and human rights in Ceuta & Melilla
- Dr Lidia Ballesta has been awarded the first prize EuroBasque FJL Universitias 2024Dr. Lídia Ballesta has been awarded the first prize Francisco Javier Landaburu Universities 2024 by EuroBasque | Basque Council of the European Movement for her research “The importance of women’s leadership in the institutions of the European Union”. The theme of this edition was “The… Read more: Dr Lidia Ballesta has been awarded the first prize EuroBasque FJL Universitias 2024
- Seminar on sustainability and climate resilienceOn 12 July 2024 at 10:00 CEST GLOBAL INTEL will offer a seminar of experts entitled “APUNTANDO HACIA LA SOSTENIBILIDAD Y LA RESILIENCIA CLIMÁTICA EN LA ADJUDICACIÓN INTERNACIONAL: ¿UNA QUIMERA?”. The seminar will address relevant topics such as the genocide, the climate litigation before the… Read more: Seminar on sustainability and climate resilience
- Dr Blasi at the workshop on Natural Language Processing for Political SciencesToday 21 of May 2024, Dr Cristina Blasi (coordinator of GLOBAL INTEL) has participated in the 2nd Workshop on Natural Language Processing for Political Sciences within the LREC COLING 2024 conference in Torino (Italy). She has been presenting online in panel “GenAI and LLMs: Shaping… Read more: Dr Blasi at the workshop on Natural Language Processing for Political Sciences
- Seminar on Digital Activism from exile: Addressing the situation of women in IranOn 23 May 2024 at 12:30 we will host a seminar on “Digital Activism from exile: Addressing the situation of women in Iran”, given by Shaghayegh Norouzi, actress and feminist activist, founder of the “Me Too” movement in Iran. The event will take place in… Read more: Seminar on Digital Activism from exile: Addressing the situation of women in Iran
![](https://webs.uab.cat/globalintel/wp-content/uploads/sites/447/2023/06/Logo.jpg)